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Conforming-Jumbo Surges in 4Q20, Non-Agency Stalls

Lenders sold a record $114.4 billion of conforming-jumbo loans to Fannie, Freddie and Ginnie during the fourth quarter, a 34% increase from the prior period. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

With Lower Volumes, LO Recruitment Should be Easier. Right?

When rates increase and loan volumes fall, loan officers tend to stick around instead of heading into the unknown at another shop. But there are exceptions. Read More

Decision Time for Brokers: UWM or Rocket and Fairway?

Some brokers are questioning the legality of the publicly traded nonbank’s broker contract. Read More

Subservicers Continue to Reap New Contracts. Outlook Bright?

When in doubt, keep MSRs if you can. That seems to be the driving force behind continued growth in the subservicing arena. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA Dilutes Fannie and Freddie Control of CSS

When the FHFA appointed two new independent directors to the CSS board in January, it changed the balance of power in its favor. Read More

What’s in Biden’s Stimulus Bill: A $10B Housing Assistance Fund

The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on its way to President Biden’s desk includes only one provision specific to the residential mortgage industry. Read More

Appeals Court Upholds Mr. Cooper/Nationstar Indemnification Claim

An appeals court ruled that Nationstar’s indemnification claim over reverse mortgages it acquired in 2015 should not have been dismissed. Read More

Nonbanks Hit New Mortgage Lending Milestone in 4Q20

Nonbanks accounted for a record 71.7% of the $965 billion of home loans produced by the top 100 lenders in the fourth quarter. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Inside Mortgage Finance

March 11, 2021

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Conforming-Jumbo Surges in 4Q20, Non-Agency Stalls

With Lower Volumes, LO Recruitment Should be Easier. Right?

Decision Time for Brokers: UWM or Rocket and Fairway?

Subservicers Continue to Reap New Contracts. Outlook Bright?

FHFA Dilutes Fannie and Freddie Control of CSS

What’s in Biden’s Stimulus Bill: A $10B Housing Assistance Fund

Appeals Court Upholds Mr. Cooper/Nationstar Indemnification Claim

Nonbanks Hit New Mortgage Lending Milestone in 4Q20

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March 11, 2021

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?